Program Structure:

Other requirements: Internship (12 months)

Program Outcomes

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

• PO1: Demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal human structure, function from a molecular, cellular, biologic, clinical, behavioural and social perspective.
• PO2 :Elicit and record a history, perform a physical examination and choose appropriate diagnostic tests relevant to disease identification, disease prevention and health promotion.
• PO3: Demonstrate ability to interpret available clinical and laboratory data and effective clinical problem solving, in order to generate differential diagnoses and develop individualized management plans.
• PO4: Prescribe and safely administer appropriate therapies based on the principles of rational drug therapy, scientific validity, evidence and cost effectiveness.
• PO5: Identify and refer patients who may require specialized or advanced tertiary care.
• PO6: Demonstrate knowledge of global and national health needs, health care policies, regulatory frameworks, economics and systems that influence health and well being.
• PO7: Function effectively as a health care team leader or member in primary and secondary health care settings.
• PO8: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, care-givers, colleagues and the public in a manner that will improve health care outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• PO9: Demonstrate ability to continue refining existing knowledge / skills, acquire new knowledge / skills and to select and pursue an appropriate career pathway that is professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.
• PO10: Recognize and manage medico-legal, ethical and professional issues in medical practice.
• PO11: Demonstrate and practice integrity, responsibility, respect and selflessness.

Note:

For program outcomes 1 to 5, the focus of learning will be on the following disorders and risk factors listed below

Conditions contributing significantly to mortality and morbidity in India and in the region

• Ischemic heart disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Diarrhoeal diseases
• Lower respiratory infections
• Cerebrovascular disease
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Neoplasms
• Preterm birth
• Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS
• Diabetes mellitus
• Sense organ diseases
• Injuries
• Depression and self-harm
• Conditions of regional importance including malaria, dengue and leptospirosis

Risk factors contributing significantly to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in India

• Child and maternal malnutrition
• Air pollution
• Dietary risks
• High systolic blood pressure
• High fasting plasma glucose
• Tobacco
• Unsafe water, sanitation, hand washing
• High total cholesterol
• High body-mass index
• Alcohol and drug use

Based on data from the Global Disease Burden Study.

Reference: Dandona L, Dandona R, Kumar GA, Shukla DK, Paul VK, Balakrishnan K, et al. Nations within a nation: variations in epidemiological transition across the states of India, 1990–2016 in the Global Burden of Disease Study. The Lancet. 2017 Dec 2;390(10111):2437–60.